Graduate Software Engineer, Real-Time Systems

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, vision, dental

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, SOFTWARE (APPLICATION SOFTWARE) in Hawthorne, CA. You will develop highly reliable, real-time software for mission-critical applications used in SpaceX programs and Starlink.

You will participate in architecture reviews, develop prototypes, and collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines to advance manufacturing and flight software. The role emphasizes ownership, problem solving, and rapid iteration in a dynamic environment, with a clear path

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, Math or related STEM field.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, or C# or similar OO language.
• Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable, real-time software for aerospace applications.
• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Develop prototypes and run experiments to validate key concepts.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to plan product development.

Skills

C/C++

Python

C#

OO languages

Real-time software

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Graduating class of 2026 or 2027

Tools

Networking protocols

Distributed systems

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, SOFTWARE (APPLICATION SOFTWARE) in Hawthorne, CA. You will develop highly reliable, real-time software for mission-critical applications used in SpaceX programs and Starlink.

You will participate in architecture reviews, develop prototypes, and collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines to advance manufacturing and flight software. The role emphasizes ownership, problem solving, and rapid iteration in a dynamic environment, with a clear path